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'''Open mind''' refers in general to one's ability to [[Thought|think]], use [[logic]]al [[reason]]ing, and consider different or even opposing viewpoints. | '''Open mind''' refers in general to one's ability to [[Thought|think]], use [[logic]]al [[reason]]ing, and consider different or even opposing viewpoints. | ||
| − | + | Saying someone lacks an open mind is often used [[pejorative]]ly, for example, "Don't be '' [[pro-life]]/pro-[[marriage]]/pro-[[abstinence]]'', be ''open-minded''. In this context, "open minded" simply means considering a certain viewpoint. | |
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| + | == Atheism and open-mindedness == | ||
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| + | ''See also:'' [[Atheism and open-mindedness]] | ||
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| + | Research indicates that [[atheism|atheists]] are less open-minded (see: [[Atheism and open-mindedness]]). | ||
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| + | See also: | ||
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| + | *[[Atheism and intolerance]] | ||
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| + | *[[Atheism and dogmatism]] | ||
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| + | *[[Atheism and groupthink]] | ||
==Examples== | ==Examples== | ||
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*"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." ([[Aristotle]]) | *"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." ([[Aristotle]]) | ||
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[[Category:Physiology]][[Category:Political Terms]] | [[Category:Physiology]][[Category:Political Terms]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:41, August 10, 2019
For a test of open-mindedness, see Essay:Quantifying Openmindedness.
Open mind refers in general to one's ability to think, use logical reasoning, and consider different or even opposing viewpoints.
Saying someone lacks an open mind is often used pejoratively, for example, "Don't be pro-life/pro-marriage/pro-abstinence, be open-minded. In this context, "open minded" simply means considering a certain viewpoint.
Atheism and open-mindedness
See also: Atheism and open-mindedness
Research indicates that atheists are less open-minded (see: Atheism and open-mindedness).
See also:
Examples
Quotations
- "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." (Aristotle)